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Events this week: Big Biscuit Showdown, Downtown Dine Around

Get outside this week and forget that you spent the day at work!

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Jessica Patrick
, WRAL.com editor
RALEIGH, N.C. — Get outside this week and forget that you spent the day at work!

Monday

Africana Market & Food Truck Rodeo - Enjoy lunch and dinner with some of Durham's tastiest food trucks while visiting vendor displays on the plaza at the Durham Convention Center during this three-day event.
Comedy's Best Kept Secret Tour - Three comedians will take over Raleighwood Cinema and Grill in a show that has stirred up the New York comedy scene. Ticket sales go to help animals at the Liberty Humane Society. You can also see the show Tuesday at Jordan Lake Brewing Company.
Flash Chorus
Flash Chorus - You'll learn to sing Pat Benatar's "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and Violent Femmes' "Blister in the Sun" tonight during this family-friendly event at Motorco Music Hall.

Tuesday

Taco Tuesday - Get $2 tacos at the Durham Bulls game tonight!
Babalu Tapas and Tacos
Bon Jovi - The band plays PNC Arena tonight.
You Are Here - This immersive exhibit at the NCMA is a must-see.

Wednesday

Brewery Bhavana Turns 1 - The downtown Raleigh brewery is celebrating one year of business at Tasty Beverage Co. with kegs and new beer releases.
Music in the Valley - "Smile" will perform at Crabtree Valley tonight (near Brio) as part of this reoccurring free spring music series.
White Street Brewing Dinner - Local 22 Kitchen + Bar hosts this beer dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45.
Local 22 Kitchen and Bar
Comixed Monthly Drink and Draw - Coglin's will host a meet-up for "fellow geeks and artists" tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. You can bring art supplies or just show up to network and have a drink.
Paint Your Pup - Send Barley Labs your pet's photo before this event then show up to paint and have a drink. Tickets are $45 and include all supplies. Dogs are welcome at this event!

Thursday

Good Together Dinner - This four-course meal at Campbell Lodge in Raleigh's in Durant Nature Preserve provides the community an opportunity to put their heads together to brainstorm ways to improve the Triangle. All proceeds will benefit Activate Good's volunteer programs for social impact in the Triangle.
Midtown Beach Music Series
Midtown Beach Music Series - The Tams will play a free show at the commons in North Hills from 6 to 9 p.m.
Big Biscuit Showdown - During this extraordinary event at The Rickhouse, Rise chefs will prepare a special biscuit and donut with inventive toppings and fillings that will be paired with a local craft-made beverage. The public is invited to taste, enjoy and then vote for its favorite biscuit, donut and beverage. Tickets are $50.
Rise biscuit (courtesy of Rise)
Brian Culbertson: Colors of Love Tour - The award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing contemporary jazz, R&B and funk will perform at the Carolina Theatre of Durham.

Friday

Fayetteville Dogwood Festival - This four-day downtown Fayetteville festival started Thursday and includes a midway/carnival, food vendors, live entertainment, inflatable/bounce houses, arts and crafts, fireworks, a classic car show, a street fair with shopping and more.
Brewgaloo Block Party - The giant downtown Raleigh beer festival is Saturday, but Friday evening begins with one block of breweries. Tickets are $45.
Cary Downtown Dine Around - Enjoy discounts at 20 participating restaurants in downtown Cary through April 29.
Dr. Bacon - Dr. Bacon returns to the Bullpen for another funkadelic evening of infectiously danceable rock, funk, soul, blues, and hip-hop.
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